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DSL 78C

1977 Ac Cobra

Maroon Petrol 3506cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

11,601 mi
Last recorded11,601 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 1977 Ac Cobra13,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSL 78C
MakeAc
ModelCobra
Year1977
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,506cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 11,601 miles

EXHAUST LOUD BUT NOT EXCESSIVE

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SOME PLAY IN LOWER STEERING COLUMN BUSH

Pass 8 Aug 2019 11,417 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 11,417 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 11,228 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

hand brake long

washers poor

Pass 13 Jul 2017 10,995 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cracked/perrished inbetwen treads

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 10,994 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cracked/perrished inbetwen treads

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 10,779 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 10,564 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 10,340 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 10,340 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 10,225 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 10,097 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 10,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 9,905 miles

Handbrake travel.

Nearside front rack boot perishing.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 9,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 9,624 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ac Cobra?

Based on 9,973 MOT tests across 880 vehicles.

86.7%
Pass Rate
294
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
880
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 149
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 117
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 89
Stop lamp not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 87
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DSL 78C is a 1977 Ac Cobra in Maroon with a 3,506cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1977 Ac Cobra models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 13,634 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ac Cobra fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 149 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DSL 78C, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ac Cobra typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 49 years old, this Ac Cobra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DSL 78C registered?

DSL 78C is a 1977 Ac Cobra, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is DSL 78C safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSL 78C shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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